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The Determinants of Child Health and Nutrition : A Meta-analysis

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  • Rubiana Charmarbagwala
  • Martin Ranger
  • Hugh Waddington
  • Howard White

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  • Rubiana Charmarbagwala & Martin Ranger & Hugh Waddington & Howard White, 2004. "The Determinants of Child Health and Nutrition : A Meta-analysis," World Bank Publications - Reports 20224, The World Bank Group.
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